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agmenezes's review
4.0
When Mia returns to her hometown, Winstead Cape, she feels like everything is falling apart. Her grandmother had died months before, she was getting divorced and she had to sell her family’s lighthouse — a place where she grew up on.
She meets Will Thacker, a real estate agent who’s working on selling the lighthouse. However, she didn’t expect him to be the perfect gentleman — offering to assist Mia and her family in more ways then his job description demanded. She soon realizes that her attraction to the devilishly handsome man is much more then she could have anticipated. Both dealing with their own problems, they try to slow things down and deny their feelings — and inevitably fall in love.
A book about reconnecting with yourself and finding your place, “A Lighthouse Christmas” delivers perfect slow burn romance and holiday cozy-ness! Sometimes you have to let go and say goodbye before opening up to something wonderful, and Jenny Hale beautifully built Mia’s introspective journey! You can practically taste cinnamon rolls and lattes when you pick up this book — its descriptions are incredibly vivid and comforting!
Be sure to pick up this heartwarming novel over the holidays — it’s the perfect Christmas read!
I instantly connected to this book, being completely addicted to Christmas and the beach! Thank you so much NetGalley and BookOuture for this arc! This is my honest review!
“A Lighthouse Christmas” will be out tomorrow, October 14th!
She meets Will Thacker, a real estate agent who’s working on selling the lighthouse. However, she didn’t expect him to be the perfect gentleman — offering to assist Mia and her family in more ways then his job description demanded. She soon realizes that her attraction to the devilishly handsome man is much more then she could have anticipated. Both dealing with their own problems, they try to slow things down and deny their feelings — and inevitably fall in love.
A book about reconnecting with yourself and finding your place, “A Lighthouse Christmas” delivers perfect slow burn romance and holiday cozy-ness! Sometimes you have to let go and say goodbye before opening up to something wonderful, and Jenny Hale beautifully built Mia’s introspective journey! You can practically taste cinnamon rolls and lattes when you pick up this book — its descriptions are incredibly vivid and comforting!
Be sure to pick up this heartwarming novel over the holidays — it’s the perfect Christmas read!
I instantly connected to this book, being completely addicted to Christmas and the beach! Thank you so much NetGalley and BookOuture for this arc! This is my honest review!
“A Lighthouse Christmas” will be out tomorrow, October 14th!
nikkilerae's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
emmascr's review
4.0
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Bookouture for letting me take part in this tour and for my copy of this book via Netgalley. I have been a fan of Jenny's books for a very long time and for me, it's not Christmas without a Jenny Hale book.
This year we are transported to Winstead Cape. This coastal town sounds like a perfect place to spend a holiday. Whether it be at Christmas or in the summer (HINT HINT for a summer book!) I loved the views, the shops and the general coastal vibe.
Mia Carter is a one-woman fix-it machine. Her entire life she has been the strong one in the family. she protected and cared for her sister Riley who is only a few years younger while her mum worked two jobs to keep them afloat. Mia never showed any signs of how tough this was on her. I could see from the beginning that Mia feels she has to keep the family going that a lot of the responsibility is on her. I could also see how easily someone could crumble under all that weight. I just wanted to give Mia a hand and tell her she didn't need to do it all alone.
I loved Will Thacker from the moment he pitched up at the lighthouse. I could tell that he was a good guy who had been through a lot. Will is such a kind and considerate man. I was rooting for these two very early on.
One thing I loved about this book is the strength of the women in it. Mia might be carrying a lot but so were her family and Will's sister Kate. I really liked Kate and I would love to have a bok where we get to see Kate get her HEA. I loved the bakery and I feel like there's a great story waiting to be told there. I also loved the scene where they are all baking there.
I loved the Christmas decor that the lighthouse and the barn were decked out in. there is something so magical about Christmas decorations.
This was not only a story of love but a story of strength in numbers. A story that showed that opening up to people can really help. If you need a little Christmas magic then grab a blanket and snuggle down with this book for a few hours.
This year we are transported to Winstead Cape. This coastal town sounds like a perfect place to spend a holiday. Whether it be at Christmas or in the summer (HINT HINT for a summer book!) I loved the views, the shops and the general coastal vibe.
Mia Carter is a one-woman fix-it machine. Her entire life she has been the strong one in the family. she protected and cared for her sister Riley who is only a few years younger while her mum worked two jobs to keep them afloat. Mia never showed any signs of how tough this was on her. I could see from the beginning that Mia feels she has to keep the family going that a lot of the responsibility is on her. I could also see how easily someone could crumble under all that weight. I just wanted to give Mia a hand and tell her she didn't need to do it all alone.
I loved Will Thacker from the moment he pitched up at the lighthouse. I could tell that he was a good guy who had been through a lot. Will is such a kind and considerate man. I was rooting for these two very early on.
One thing I loved about this book is the strength of the women in it. Mia might be carrying a lot but so were her family and Will's sister Kate. I really liked Kate and I would love to have a bok where we get to see Kate get her HEA. I loved the bakery and I feel like there's a great story waiting to be told there. I also loved the scene where they are all baking there.
I loved the Christmas decor that the lighthouse and the barn were decked out in. there is something so magical about Christmas decorations.
This was not only a story of love but a story of strength in numbers. A story that showed that opening up to people can really help. If you need a little Christmas magic then grab a blanket and snuggle down with this book for a few hours.
jessecaw97's review against another edition
5.0
For the first 200 pages of this book I thought I had it all figured out and knew exactly what was going to happen. But it took a turn that I was not expecting. And because of that, I am giving it 5 stars (was going to give it 4) but this is truly an amazing story and I will definitely be recommending to everyone! Such a cute cozy Christmas story.
michely66's review
4.0
This book was a glorious read. I loved the characters and the story. It gave me all the Christmas and romance feels!
jillmlong's review
3.0
This was a heartwarming book set during Christmas. The characters were very real and interesting. I would have given I higher rating but found the story to get a little slow.
smc51151's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
kdurham2's review
4.0
Check out the full review at Kritters Ramblings
One of my favorite things to do is to pile up the holiday romances and just read away. I read this one during a weekend where I was recovering from a minor medical thing and these holiday romances are the perfect read when you need something light and easy, but filled with love and the magic of the holiday season. In this book, Mia Broadhurst has returned to Virginia where her grandmother passed away to pack up the pieces and put up for sale the lighthouse and cottage that has been in her family for years. She wishes she could keep it, but with it comes a load of debt and work that neither her, nor her sister, nor mother are prepared to handle.
One of my favorite things to do is to pile up the holiday romances and just read away. I read this one during a weekend where I was recovering from a minor medical thing and these holiday romances are the perfect read when you need something light and easy, but filled with love and the magic of the holiday season. In this book, Mia Broadhurst has returned to Virginia where her grandmother passed away to pack up the pieces and put up for sale the lighthouse and cottage that has been in her family for years. She wishes she could keep it, but with it comes a load of debt and work that neither her, nor her sister, nor mother are prepared to handle.
oriannaestelle's review against another edition
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I love anything with lighthouses so finding a Christmas book with a lighthouse as the main setting was a treat! Mia and Will are great characters and I love the exploration of the relationship between strength and vulnerability throughout the novel. There families in the novel are well-developed too- so many wholesome moments! Overall this is definitely a cozy Christmas read to repeat when Christmas comes again!